Springfield High School vs. Lanphier High School
Should I attend Springfield High School or Lanphier High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Lanphier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,496 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,173 students in grades 9-12, Lanphier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,496 students
1,173 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2723 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
16%
Graduation Rate
84%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
402
470
Grade 10 Students
392
242
Grade 11 Students
357
269
Grade 12 Students
345
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
30%
39%
% White
51%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
25%